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The most-requested Kerala combination — heritage, backwaters and hills in five days.
A 5-day Kochi, Munnar and Alleppey itinerary: day 1 Fort Kochi; day 2 Alleppey lakeside stay and village canal ride; day 3 overnight houseboat cruise; day 4 Alleppey to Munnar (about 170 km, 5 hours); day 5 Munnar morning and back to Kochi. Swap the lakeside night for a second Munnar night if you prefer hills to water.
| Day | Plan |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, Marine Drive |
| 2 | Kochi → Alleppey; canal ride |
| 3 | Houseboat overnight |
| 4 | Alleppey → Munnar |
| 5 | Munnar → Kochi |
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Either works; houseboat availability often decides. Ending in the hills gives a cooler last day.
A night on the backwaters and a morning in the tea — Kerala's classic pairing.
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Tea hills, spice gardens and backwaters — the loop every Kerala first-timer should do.
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Houseboat category drives the budget more than anything else.
Hills to backwaters in one morning — time it for the houseboat.
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